Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-09-19

gam, valued at 81 900, which has Just been
produced from the Beattie mine in twen-
ty-six days run of a ten-stamp mill. 1t
will be placed on exhibition with the
county exhibit this morning, and cannot
fail to attract much attention.
General Mention.
The gorgeous the word is not exag
geration-display of Huntington, Hopkins
& Co. on the lower floor of the Pavilion is
unquestionably the chief spectacular effect
in the hall. The construction of the tower
and its wings is piece of architectural
work that challenges admiration not less
than the cunning with which the trimmings
are worked out of tools, hardware, etc.
When the upper tower and all the stars
and circles and medallions.sare rotating,
flashing in the light, the effect is brilliant.
Israel Luce, Sacramento, makes very
interesting exhibit of Inyo marbles Some
ofthese are beautifully moss marked There
is great variety of tints and shades of
marble, showing the remarkable variety of
fine stones the 1nyo quarries turn out.
T.W. Schwamb, Sacramento, shows mold
ings, frames, mirrors, etc. in profusion
The White House (Zeimer Bros.) J, Sacra-
| mento, exhibit C 81 offine laces, parasols,
fans, rich fabrics, etc.
The Pacific Optical Institute exhibits fine
glasses, lenses, delicate optical instruments,
etc. The chief the Institute. skilled op-
tician, illustrates the method of grinding
and adjusting glasses
Whittier, Fuller & Co., in the south gal
lery annex, have a large booth, exhibiting
samples of wall paper, various bric-a- brac
decorations, lincrusta Walton, holdings.
mirrors, engravings, hollywood work, art
| lists supplies, 1t is a large and representa-
tive display, admirably arranged.
+. f. Farrar, San Francisco, in the south
gallery, shows hair mattresses. upholstery
and the United States spring bed.
Jas. G. Davis, Sacramento, has a yerv ex-
tensive display of carpets, rugs. fine up
holstery, curtains, furniture, decorative
wallpaper, etc. 1t is notable for its variety,
richness and the choice character of the ex-
hibits it contains.
The California Cotton Mills, Oakland. in
the south gallery annex, shows a great
quantity of cottons, twines, cords, towel
ings, sheetings and linens, the product of
the mills. One entire side of the large
pyramid is given up to linen made of fax
grown in California.
ID. II. Quinn, Sacramento, makes hand
some exhibit of hats, furs, etc.
SUE GA q Co., Sacramento have bazar
of Chinese decorated goods.
The Pacific Electric Company, San Fran
cisco, exhibit electric belts, trusses and like
remedial appliances.
Mrs. a. Schirmer. Sacramento, has a
large bazaar booth of fine embroideries
laces, ETC., mainly on children's clothing.
In the center of the art gallery stands
large pipe organ, built in Sacramento by
well-known young mechanic, James E.
Genung. 1t contains nearly 300 pipes. and
Is what is known as a one-manual, full
swell organ. As for the construction of
the organ, it mas the advantage Of one of
the best climates in the world, as it is an
established fact that lumber seasoned in
the Sacramento valley will stand better
than even that which is imported from the
best Eastern parts. The building frame. all
action work, and all parts where strength
and durability are required, are built of
clear No. Port Oxford cedar, well protected
with Oil and shellac, to withstand apv
dampness to which it may be subjected.
The bellows is what is known as double
tirely of CEDAR and 'leathered" with full
tanned, best quality pneumatic" sheep
skin. 1t is very large, having q capacity
for nearly twice the number of pipes that
it supplies. The reason for the extreme
size is that it makes pumping
much easier and slower, thus Civ
ing more even and steady pressure
of air, which means a great deal in the
tone OF an organ, for rapid pumping and
jerking, consequent upon the use of a small
bellows, will soon put any set of pipes out
of tune. There are five sets of pipes in the
organ of fifty-six (56) notes each. and the
stops" are as follows: Open diapason.
of S-foot tone; the body or foundation of
an organ. melodla or wood flute, S-foot
tone; viola, metal, a peculiar soft violin,
8-foot tone; octave, metal, 4-footE fif-
tenth, metal, 2 foot tone; pedale, tremolo
and unison bass. The wood pipes are made
of white cedar, well sized, inside and out.
rendering them almost proof against at
mospheric changes. The metal pipes are
made of what is called pipe metal, com
position consisting of from 20 to 90 per
cent. OF pure tin. The pedale register is of
q notes, and is connected with the maruale
by pedal coupler, All the pipes, except
the front ones, are inclosed in a tight
box, having blinds or shutters on
the front, which are operated by
a balanced swell pedal" which
opens and shuts them at the will of the
performer, thus giving the same effect as
the loud and soft pedals on piano. In
fact, the organ has every mechanical effect
tbs1t II ID piiSLiOdDlC W put llIO All organ
of its size. Its case, made of solid Eastern
walnut, presents very handsome and
unique appearance, and was designed and
decorated entirely by Mr.. Genung. Many
who are connoisseurs of music, both anna
teur and professional, have pronounced
the organ to be of the highest character in
tone, being at times remarkably soft and
sweet, and again full, rich and powerful.
On Thursday evening next the public will
have an opportunity to hear the organ fully
tested, and choice programme of vocal
and instrumental music by some of Sacra-
mento's best talent has been arranged for
the occasion. The young man who has
labored so long and arduorlsly in building
this instrument has achieved complete sue
cess. He has, unaided, constructed fine
instrument, tit for any church or large hall,
that Will rank in tone and general effects
with those made in the best Eastern facto-
rles. 1t is the first attempt ever made to
build an organ in Sacramento.
THE ART GALLERY.
The Art Gallery is always fayorite re-
sort for the people at the annual fairs.
There they will find light, color and
beauty in profusion the otherwise unat.
tractlye north wing is transformed into
temple of art, and people testify to
their taste for the beautiful by visiting it in
large numbers: 1t is to be regretted there
is so much blank space above the line of
the pictures, for they do not show to such
advantage they would if the ceiling were
closed. In the present exhibition at the
Pavilion. there is as fine collection of
art work as has ever been on public view
at any fair in California. For the past few
years the State Fair has received the hest
work of our artists. This is due to the
liberal policy of the Society in appropriat-
ing generous sum of money for distribu-
ton in the department. and in awarding
several medals for excellence in EACH
branch of art. This action on the part of the
Society has borne good fruit, as is proyenbv
as complete an exhibition every year as it is
possible to make of the works of California
artists. The gallery is well lighted and the